Why in ancient times, drinking started with three glasses, and there was a rule to break a bowl of wine?

In ancient times, drinking started with three cups, and there was also a rule of throwing bowls. In fact, there are many sayings that drinking starts with three cups. In the past, there was a saying that drinking three glasses of wine in an ancient scholar's exam meant choosing three out of three, that is to say, drinking three glasses in a row meant winning three champions in the exam. Others said that in ancient times, when the host entertained people, he would do his best to pay tribute to the guests who arrived first, and the guests would reciprocate with a cup. At this time, the host will pay back the other party out of respect to express his gratitude. The whole banquet process was evolved into the present three-cup ceremony by people.

In ancient times, when the army went out to war or did very dangerous tasks, they often drank together first. However, every time they finish drinking, they throw their wine bowls on the ground, also for the sake of the army's sufficient spirit. When we watch TV, we can see that drinking is forbidden in the army. If they drink, they will either win the battle or go to war at once. Drinking together before the war is also a sign of determination. If this happens, it is usually a determination to break the bowl to the death, and it also symbolizes the broken peace, hoping to come back safely. Drinking a bowl of wine together before leaving, strengthening your momentum and desire to win by throwing bowls, plays a certain role in improving your combat effectiveness. In addition, for the military, this way can increase everyone's previous cohesion.

Some prisoners will drink a bowl of wine before being beheaded, because they are all going to die anyway, and alcohol can paralyze their nerves, so they don't know the pain after being beheaded. After the prisoner is taken out, the jailer will come with a bowl of wine. After the jailer feeds the prisoner, he will throw the wine bowl on the ground and smash it. At that time, people thought that not breaking it meant something would go wrong.

Therefore, whether in ancient or modern times, it is acceptable for people to smash bowls after drinking.